Melissa Barrera Exit from Scream VII: Reflecting on her dismissal from the Scream franchise, Melissa Barrera, 33, shared her perspective with Rolling Stone at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where she premiered her film Your Monster. Addressing Spyglass’ decision to remove her from the cast of Scream VII in November due to her social media comments on the Israel-Hamas war, Barrera expressed shock and uncertainty.
“I’m not the first person that’s happened to, but it was shocking. I don’t even know what to say,” Barrera told Rolling Stone, responding to Spyglass’ statement citing “zero tolerance for antisemitism or the incitement of hate.” She emphasized that her intentions were rooted in “love, humanity, human rights, and freedom for people,” asserting that her stance shouldn’t be controversial.
Despite her peace with the situation, Barrera expressed hesitancy about discussing her firing further, stating, “I feel like whatever I say is just going to make it worse.” She emphasized her comfort with her family and those who know her, affirming that they understand the truth about her beliefs.
Barrera’s departure from Scream VII was followed by Jenna Ortega, her co-star in the franchise’s previous two films, also leaving. Director Christopher Landon later announced his disassociation, describing the film as a “dream job that turned into a nightmare.” The uncertain future of Scream led to an impromptu reunion of Barrera, Ortega, and other co-stars from the earlier films at a recent gala.
In addressing Ortega’s departure, Barrera expressed mutual support, stating, “Listen, Jenna is a good egg. She’s a good person, and we love each other. She would show up for me, and I would show up for her no matter what.”
FAQ Melissa Barrera Exit from Scream VII
Why did Melissa leave Scream 7?
Melissa Barrera was reportedly dismissed from her role in Scream 7 due to her expressed support for Palestine, sparking discussions about the intersection of politics and the entertainment industry.
What happened to Scream 7?
Radio Silence, the directors of previous Scream installments, won’t helm Scream 7. Christopher Landon, set to replace, exited amidst cast changes, leaving the project in flux.
Is there gonna be a Scream 7 release date?
Amid the aftermath of the SAG-AFTRA strike, numerous projects, including this unnamed movie, are restarting filming. Anticipated release in late 2024 or early 2025, but no confirmed date.
Did Jenna Ortega quit Scream 7?
Melissa Barrera’s departure from Scream 7 was previously disclosed, and now it’s revealed that Jenna Ortega departed months earlier due to scheduling conflicts, impacting the sequel’s cast dynamics.
Why won’t Jenna Ortega return for Scream 7?
Jenna Ortega‘s departure from Scream 7 was driven by a scheduling conflict with the second season of her Netflix series “Wednesday.” Discussions occurred months prior, predating the resolution of the actors’ strike
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